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April 17, 2025 10:59 am
How to Clean and Care for Your Amethyst Jewelry
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How to clean your amethyst jewelry
If you are a gemstone lover or enthusiast, you must know that owning a gemstone is not enough. You have to give proper care to your gemstone in order for it to shine better and work its magic. In the case of amethysts, there are several points to keep in mind while cleaning and caring for them. This article will serve as the perfect amethyst cleaning guide.
Cleaning your amethyst is important in order to maintain its shine. Cleaning an amethyst is easy. All you need is a mild cleaner/soap, water, and a cloth to wipe. Use these materials in the following manner for the best results:
- Prepare a cleaning solution with a mild cleanser and water. Put a few drops of the mild cleanser in water and give it a good mix. Make sure to not use more than 2-3 drops of cleanser.
- Put your amethyst gemstone in the prepared mixture for 10-15 minutes at least.
- After letting it soak for some time, take out the jewelry and use a brush with soft bristles to clean the area where the dirt is accumulated. Avoid using the brush on the amethyst stone ; it might cause scratches.
- After cleaning your amethyst stone with a brush, run it again under water to remove any possible soap residue.
- Use a soft cloth to pat it dry and let it sit on the cloth for a while so that it can dry completely. Make sure to also very gently rub the amethyst with the cloth itself to give it a good polish.
P.s. You can also use an ammonia-based cleanser, but it is not usually recommended as it can be harsh on some jewelry. The above mentioned process is the best way to clean amethyst.
Care tips for amethyst jewelry
Above we talked about cleaning your amethyst gemstone, and now we will talk about how you can care for it as well.
- Storing your amethyst jewelry properly is the most important. You can’t have your jewelry lying around everywhere. Use a velvet/satin box to store your jewelry. Storing them in these boxes will save them from getting scratched.
- Try to avoid wearing your amethyst jewelry during any physical activities, as exposing it to harsh chemicals might be harmful.
- Frequently try to wipe your jewelry with a soft cloth to get rid of any possible oils or dirt.
- Every once in a while, you can also look forward to getting your amethyst jewelry cleaned professionally.
These were some tips on how to clean amethyst jewelry and take care of it as well. However, amethyst is a 7 on a Mohs hardness scale and it is a pretty durable stone. So, the chances of it getting scratched easily are less likely. Still, one should take care of their jewelry to maintain its beauty for a lifetime.
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